Regional Asset Planner - Sub Sahara Africa

Role Overview

We invite driven individuals to join a dynamic team as a Regional Asset Planner focused on Sub Sahara Africa. This pivotal role involves crafting and implementing strategic asset plans that optimize fleet availability, sourcing, utilization, and redeployment to sync with operational and commercial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute asset planning strategies regionally ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Guarantee readiness of critical assets supporting customer operations, project startups, and business growth by collaborating proactively across country teams, supply chain, logistics, and asset management.
• Manage asset logistics including mobilization, demobilization, international transfers, and exit plans to enhance deployment efficiency and responsiveness.
• Assess and reduce risks related to asset supply by analyzing gaps, repair status, investment needs, and redevelopment chances.
• Enhance utilization rates and capital efficiency by identifying and minimizing idle, surplus, and underused assets within the region.
• Uphold asset governance standards, maintaining accurate data and compliance; ensure country Asset Leads and team members adhere to company policies.
• Lead regular regional asset evaluations and drive continuous improvements focusing on fleet readiness, productivity, disciplined execution, and business value generation.

Performance Metrics

• Asset Utilization Percentage
• Capital Efficiency Percentage
• Timeliness of Mobilization and Deployment
• Adherence to Approved Exit Plans for Demobilization
• Reduction in Idle or Excess Assets
• Accuracy of Asset Data

Candidate Profile

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ expertise in Asset Planning and Scheduling, ideally in oil and gas or sizeable asset-heavy manufacturing or service sectors.
• Solid knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, alongside material planning and inventory management methods.
• Familiarity with Drilling Services equipment, tools, and related operational procedures.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and digital literacy including proficiency with Power BI, data visualization, dashboards, and databases.
• Capability to plan and optimize asset use, translate data insights into actionable resource deployment and efficiency improvements.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in cross-functional and matrix organizational setups.
• Strong execution focus with sense of urgency, accountability, and persistence in following through.
• Experience in leading change within fast-moving operational settings.
• A commitment to continuous improvement aimed at enhancing operational excellence and business outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Country Asset Leads and Service Delivery Managers
• Headquarters Asset Management, Integrated Supply Chain, and Logistics Units
• Regional Leadership and Financial Planning & Analysis teams

Work Arrangements

Applicants are encouraged to discuss preferred working arrangements during recruitment discussions to find mutually suitable options.

Company Culture and Benefits

At Baker Hughes, employee well-being and authentic workplace presence are prioritized alongside training, rewards, and leadership development to unlock potential.

• Flexible work-life policies and wellness programs
• Comprehensive private healthcare plans
• Life insurance and disability coverage safeguards
• Customized financial benefit schemes
• Optional voluntary benefits

About Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology leader delivering innovative solutions to customers in over 120 countries. Our focus is on progressing energy safely, cleanly, and efficiently for a sustainable future.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fairness in hiring without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected categories.